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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,215.12 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,215.12 and 531.12 is: 732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,215.12 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,215.12 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,215.12 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 645,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,374.53/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.95

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